Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 20 college presidents with the Paragon President Award during PTK Catalyst 2022, the Society’s annual convention in Denver, Colorado, April 7-9.
To be eligible for this award, college presidents and CEOs are new in their role having served less than 3 years. Recipients are nominated by students on their campus and are only eligible to receive the award once. These 20 recipients were selected from among 426 college presidents, chancellors, and CEOs eligible to receive this award.
The award recognizes college presidents who have shown support of student success initiatives leading to stronger pathways to completion, transfer, and employment. They have taken an active interest in supporting high-achieving students and developing student leaders on campus. “These college presidents have students-first leadership styles and have made it a priority to keep students engaged throughout the pandemic,” says Phi Theta Kappa President and CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, “Their nomination is evidence of the gratitude their PTK students feel for supporting them and students like them—even during the most difficult times.”
The 2022 recipients are:
Dr. Kenya Ayers-Palmore
Tarrant County College
Texas
Dr. Leah Barrett
Northeast Community College
Nebraska
Dr. Linda Braddy
Dallas College
Texas
Dr. Anthony Cruz
Miami Dade College
Florida
Dr. Karin Edwards
Clark College
Washington
Dr. Julie Fickas
St. Louis Community College
Missouri
Dr. Eric Friedman
Bergen Community College
New Jersey
Mr. Michael Geoghegan
Eastern Gateway Community College
Ohio
Ms. Tracy Hartzler
Central New Mexico Community College
New Mexico
Dr. Aaron Knight
San Jacinto College
Texas
Mrs. Amber Knoettgen
Cloud County Community College
Kansas
Mr. Nelson Kraft
Georgia Military College
Georgia
Ms. Ann Lawler
Scott Community College
Iowa
Dr. Marjorie McGuire-Welch
Southwestern Community College
Iowa
Dr. Stacey Moore
York Technical College
South Carolina
Dr. Feleccia Moore-Davis
St. Louis Community College
Missouri
Dr. Mary Reese
Suffolk County Community College
New York
Dr. Ryan Ruda
Garden City Community College
Kansas
Dr. Janet Spriggs
Forsyth Technical Community College
North Carolina
Dr. Tim Taylor
Shawnee Community College
Illinois
